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The Giver of Life and Carrier of Light
"Oshadi" is the Indian word used for healing plants. Literally, it means "giver of life" or "carrier of light." This describes the action of essential oils as they are formed in plant cells by the action of the sun. For many centuries essential oils and other aromatics were used for religious rituals, the treatment of illness, and other physical and spiritual needs. As yoga has been around for some 5,000 years, the multi- purposeful applications of essential oils are known to date back to 4500 BC.
Candace uses Young Living and several other oil brands in her practice. Her own line, Vidya Essential Oils and Products for Ritualistic Living is currently in production.
Essentials oils come from plants, trees or grasses. They are stored in tiny oil glands or sacs which are concentrated in different parts of the plant. They are the source of all fragrance in flowers, leafs, spices, fruits and aromatic woods and herbs. They may be found in the petals (Rose), leaves (Eucalyptus), roots of grass (Verivert), heart wood (Sandalwood), rind of the fruit (Lemon), seeds (Caraway), rhizomes (Ginger) or resin (Pine) and sometimes in more than one part of the plant. Lavender, yields from both the flowers and the leaves, while an orange tree produces three different kinds of essences. The more oil glands present in the plant, the cheaper the oil, and vice versa.
Essential Oils and Healing purposes for Mind, Body and Spirit
Essential oils can be a readily available ally in healing in today's busy world. They are quite versatile in their therapeutic effect and work on a aromatic level, an esthetic level and on a clinicial level-physically, physiologically, and psychologically. Essential oils are a great complimentary therapy for these reasons and why Candace incorportates this mode of healing in combination with yoga and educational kinesiology. Essential oils are easy to use and don't lose potency or spoil. Their usage is extensive and profound.
Many Therapeutic-Grade, medicinal essential oils carry rich properties that can assist in the following ways:
- antiseptic, anitbacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial, antiinfectious and antiparasitic.
- helpful for viral infections by boosting immune function.
- can bring health and fragrance to the body while regulating and restoring balance to mental functioning.
- can relieve pain and symptoms of stress and dis-ease in the body.
- some have the potential to stimulate healthy cell renewal and growth.
- they stimulate the limbic region of the brain, which identifies aromas and is responsible for our memory and emotions. When the olifactory nerve is transmitting the aroma to the brain, neuro-chemicals are released which may result in relaxing, uplifting, sedative or a euphoric effect helping to relieve stress or psycho somatic disorders.
- can revive a tired mind
- they are lipid soluble and capable of penetrating cell membranes in the body within 20 minutes and metabolized like other nutrients.
- may detoxify the cells and blood in the body and stimulate blood flow, which increases oxygen and nutrient delivery.
- It has been found that essential oils effect the biofrequency of the body. A healthy body typically has a frequency ranging from 62 to 78 MHZ, while the process of disease sets in at 58 MHZ. Essential oils are found the have the highest frequency of natural substance, starting at 52 MHZ and went as high as 320 MHZ, being Rose Oil.
Uses and Applications of Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils
- used in massage
- accupressure
- warm and cold packs and compresses
- layering multiple oils on the skin for healing purposes
- baths
- a cold-air diffuser will disperse molecules of essential oils into the air for environmental purposes and many health benefits such as relaxation, reduction of bacteria, fungus, mold and unpleasant odors, improve concentration and relieve headaches.
- direct inhalation directly into nose via hands, or in hot water bowl inhaling vapors, or indirectly by placing on chest, neck, wrists or other parts of the body and the fragrance is breathed in throughout the day.
- they can be used for many household purposes including laundry, disinfecting and added to dishwashing soap.
- can be used as insect repellant
- as a dietary supplement taken in capsule diluted with agave or an oil carrier such as olive oil.